Bernadette
Americannoun
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Also called Bernadette of Lourdes. Saint. Marie Bernarde Soubirous or Soubiroux, 1844–79, French nun.
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a first name: derived from Bernard.
Example Sentences
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Ahead of the fateful trip to Zion, Bernadette was growing suspicious about Vander Meer’s behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Macron's wife Brigitte, the longest serving first lady since Bernadette and who has taken a high public profile during her husband's time in office, also paid tribute.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
During her 35 years as a school librarian, Bernadette Cooke Kearney has seen major changes — from the rise of the internet in the 1990s to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence today.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Bernadette Joy and her partner paid off $300,000 in three years by making relatively simple financial decisions.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
Bernadette clears her throat and nods to the sign, like it’s obvious.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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